• Since the late 1980s, Singapore has faced the issue of a low fertility rate, which means a gradually shrinking and ageing local population. As such, the Government’s immigration policy seeks to attract foreigners to Singapore, in order to maintain the country’s economic development.
• According to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) regulations, foreigners who are eligible to apply for permanent residence include: spouses of Singapore citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents and their children (children must be under 21 years of age and unmarried); elderly parents of Singapore citizens; holders of Singapore’s Employment Pass or S Pass who are working in Singapore; foreign students studying in Singapore; and foreign investors.

Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Mr Teo Chee Hean noted that it is very important for Singaporeans to maintain an open, welcoming and inclusive society, as this affects whether new immigrants decide to build a home here in our country. (Lianhe Zaobao, 15/1/2018)

永久居留者 (Taiwan), 永久性居民 (Hong Kong)

• When assessing the application for permanent residence, ICA takes into consideration whether the applicant has family ties with Singaporeans, his/her economic contributions, academic qualifications, age, family profile, length of residency in Singapore, as well as the applicant’s ability to contribute to Singapore and integrate into Singapore’s society.
• Male foreign students who are granted permanent residence must register for National Service upon reaching the age of 16 and a half years old, and they will receive the notification for enlistment upon reaching the age of 18. Male applicants who are granted permanent residence may also receive notification for enlistment, even if they are over 18 years old.